otter, how did the weekend go!?? Did you meet Dr. Harley?
It started out with me wondering what I was doing there. It went downhill from there on Friday night with MrsO crying and withdrawing further after talking with Steve for about 30 minutes. As the seminar went on through the day Saturday, MrsO seemed to soften and I think some lights went on for her. Then it ended Saturday night with MrsO and I falling asleep in each others' arms.
We walked through the airport holding hands this morning and had pleasant conversations like a husband and wife. We only had one minor verbal spat that ended quickly.
How's that? I could tell a lot more to fill in the gaps, but it would take too long and MrsO and I agreed to limit our conversations on the forum for now. We want to focus on the follow-up courses and get our counsel directly from Dr. Harley on the private forum, from Steve, or from Kim, our follow-up coach. I'll probably pop in occasionally, but not nearly as much.
Yes, we met and talked several times with Dr. Harley, as well as Joyce and Steve. MrsO and I were the last couple in the room with Dr. Harley and Joyce on Saturday evening after the seminar ended. They stayed around until all our questions were answered. They were all so gracious and patient with us, taking time to answer questions and concerns.
MrsO heard things that challenged her positions and assumptions. And, yes, so did I. I left believing that if we follow the program and complete the courses and do the things necessary to fall back in love with each other, I will get the closure on this situation that I have wanted for so long. We still have a long road head of us. It will take a lot of believing and trusting in the process, but I am more hopeful than I've been in a long, long time.